Agriculture Quote by George Perkins Marsh
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“When not protected by law, by popular favor or superstition, or by other special circumstances, [birds] yield very readily to the influences of civilization, and, though the first operations of the settler are favorable to the increase of many species, the great extension of rural and of mechanical industry is, in a variety of ways, destructive even to tribes not directly warred upon by man.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Man and Nature, 1864
Human expansion and industrialization harm wildlife, even without direct conflict, because they alter habitats and ecosystems.
In simple terms: Civilization damages wildlife indirectly.
Key Takeaway
Protect habitats to preserve species.
Themes
environment
conservation
industrialization
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
observational
cautionary
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- agricultural policy
- wildlife management
- environmental law
Key Concepts
ecology
human impact
habitat loss
Questions to Reflect On
- How can development balance progress with ecosystem preservation?
- What policies can mitigate indirect wildlife harm?
A Different Perspective
Economic growth often prioritizes short‑term gains over long‑term ecological health.
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